Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), who made their IPL debut in 2022 have shown a clinical performance in the last two seasons by qualifying for the playoffs on both occasions. However, they went to lose the Eliminator both times in 2022 and 2023. Amid ups and downs, LSG have faced the exit from IPL 2025 in league stage, getting deprived of a chance to enter playoffs. Placed at mid of the points table, LSG will feature in their last match of IPL 2025 to compensate for previous defeats. RCB and LSG also share an exciting rivalry in the IPL, and will be facing each other only once in IPL 2025.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are one of the most popular franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL) that has enthralled the fans throughout the years with star players like Virat Kohli, Ab de Villiers, Chris Gayle in their squads. However, despite this, RCB haven’t been able to win the IPL trophy for the last 17 years, even after making it into the finals thrice in 2009, 2011, and 2016. Despite all odds, RCB have found a place among top four teams successively in IPL 2025 and now they will sign off the league stage to fight for the leadership in the 18th edition of IPL. Let’s have a look at their rivalry so far.
LSG vs RCB Head to Head in IPL
| Statistic | Bangalore | Lucknow |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 5 | 5 |
| Won | 3 | 2 |
| Lost | 2 | 3 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 212 | 213 |
| Lowest Score | 126 | 108 |
Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have faced each other five times in the IPL, where RCB are in the lead with three wins, while LSG come out victorious on two occasions. Both teams have met in knockout once, where RCB defeated LSG by 14 runs in the IPL 2022 eliminator to make it into the Qualifier 2. However, the rivalry between both teams became more intense in IPL 2023, where we witnessed thrilling finishes in both games. In their first meeting in 2023, LSG chased down a total of 213 runs against RCB in Bengaluru in a last-ball thriller, with one wicket left. While in the second outing in IPL 2023, RCB successfully a low total of 126 runs after bowling LSG out for just 108 runs at their own backyard in Lucknow. However, this match is also remembered for the on-field spat between RCB batter Virat Kohli and LSG pacer Naveen-ul-Haq. Things became more serious when former LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir came out to support his player and got involved in a heated banter with Kohli.
LSG vs RCB Head-to-Head at LSG’s home ground BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Lucknow Super Giants have hosted Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Ekana Cricket Stadium only once in IPL. It was a battle between these teams in IPL 2023, coming out as a low-scoring yet thriller match. Batting first, RCB posted only 126/9 spinner duo Amit Mishra and Ravi Bishnoi both got two wickets each. However, amid twists and turns, LSG were bowled out on 108, losing the match disappointingly at their home ground.
| Matches Played | LSG Won | RCB Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
RCB vs LSG Head-to-Head at RCB’s home ground M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have hosted Lucknow Super Giants at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium only two times. LSG are in a big lead with two victories while RCB couldn’t win a single match. Their first-ever IPL match at this venue was nothing short of a last-ball thriller for both teams. Batting first, RCB posted 212/2 with three half-centuries from Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell. However, LSG were also fabulous as Nicholas Pooran and Marcus Stoinis stitched a historical partnership during middle overs that placed the team close the victory. Eventually after their dismissals, the match seemed stuck as new batters were on the crease, but they paved the way for LSG’s victory successfully in the last ball, winning the match by just one wicket.
| Matches Played | RCB Won | LSG Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
LSG vs RCB Match Results in IPL
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 02, 2024 | Lucknow Super Giants | 20 Runs | Bangalore |
| May 01, 2023 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 18 Runs | Lucknow |
| April 10, 2023 | Lucknow Super Giants | 1 Wicket | Bangalore |
| May 25, 2022 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 14 Runs | Kolkata |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 18 Runs | Mumbai |
LSG vs RCB Top Performers
LSG vs RCB Most Runs in IPL
RCB skipper is the leading run scorer among players in RCB vs LSG rivalry with 141 runs, followed by Virat Kohli who has amassed 139 runs against LSG for RCB. Nicholas Pooran finds himself in the third spot with 111 runs against RCB.
LSG vs RCB Most Wickets in IPL
Josh Hazlewood leads the bowling chart with 9 scalps against LSG. He is followed by Mayank Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi in the second spot with 3 wickets each.
FAQs
How many times have LSG defeated RCB?
Lucknow Super Giants faced off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on five occasions, winning two matches, while RCB acquired victory in rest of the three matches.
Who has scored the most runs for LSG against RCB?
Nicholas Pooran is leading the charts for most runs against RCB for LSG with 111 runs.
Who has taken the most wickets for LSG against RCB?
Mayank Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi are joint highest wicket-takers for LSG against RCB with 3 scalps.
Who has scored the most runs for RCB against LSG?
RCB skipper Rajat Patidar has scored 141 runs for RCB against LSG.
Who has taken the most wickets for RCB against LSG?
RCB pacer Josh Hazlewood who has been associated with the franchise since IPL 2022, has clinched 9 wickets to his name while playing against LSG.
